The Education Department wants to narrow the scope of civil rights investigations at schools, focusing on individual complaints rather than systemic problems, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. Under the Obama administration, when a student complained of discrimination in a particular class or school, the education agency […]
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Key GOP senator backs Obamacare individual mandate repeal
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said she supports repealing the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate — a key provision in the Senate Republican tax bill — but she refrained from offering a full endorsement of the tax package. “I believe that the federal government should not force anyone to buy something […]
White nationalist Spencer banned from 26 European nations
A leading figure in the U.S. white nationalist movement said Wednesday that he hasn’t received government confirmation of his reported ban from entering more than two dozen European countries. Poland’s state-run news agency PAP says Polish authorities banned Richard Spencer from entering 26 countries in Europe’s visa-free Schengen area for […]
Elon Musk takes 1st steps to build futuristic underground tunnel in LA
It could all be a pipe dream. Elon Musk has filed a permit to dig a tunnel within Los Angeles city limits that would alleviate the standstill traffic the City of Angels is famous for. Last week, The Boring Company, the firm Musk created to build the tunnel, filed an […]
North Korean soldier who defected to the South loves watching music videos and movies
The North Korean solider who was captured on video defecting to the South earlier this month is enjoying watching South Korean music videos and the American movie “Transformers 3,” his doctor says. The 24-year-old defector, identified only by his last name, Oh, was shot at least five times by North […]
Gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to sexual assault charges
The sports doctor accused of molesting young athletes while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University pleaded guilty today to multiple charges of sexual assault. Clad in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs, Dr. Larry Nassar appeared in court in Michigan’s Ingham County where he agreed to plead guilty to […]
Iran leader: Talks to help stabilize Syria
The Latest on Syria talks (all times local): 7:40 p.m. The World Health Organization says Syrian health officials have reported that 84 people have been killed and another 659 injured over a four-day stretch of intensified fighting in a region near the capital, Damascus. The U.N. health agency said the […]
Driver fleeing police hits, kills 3-year-old boy in Connecticut
A driver fleeing from authorities hit and killed a toddler in Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The incident occurred in Waterbury, where local police officers in an unmarked vehicle attempted to stop a suspect of a criminal investigation on Tuesday around 3:45 p.m. ET. The suspect, identified as 18-year-old […]
WATCH: 3 not-so-little bears take off outside a Taco Bell
Now Playing: Gators gobble up turkeys for Thanksgiving Now Playing: 3 not-so-little bears take off outside a Taco Bell Now Playing: This police dog does pushups with his officers Now Playing: NBA player teaches kids about budgeting for Thanksgiving Now Playing: Thanksgiving: By the numbers Now Playing: Quintuplets spread ‘Quintmas’ […]
WATCH: Royal romance: Who is Meghan Markle?
Transcript for Royal romance: Who is Meghan Markle? The next bhes thing, the latest on prince Harry’s romance. Seems like he’s spending more time with Meghan Markle. Mara schiavocampo has the Reporter: Markle an L.A. humanitarian and runs a lifestyle website and prince Harry’s new love interest. The brainy beauty […]